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How to Look for Jobs on CareerBuilder

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The Following Post Will Give You Information on How to Look For a Job on CareerBuilder

CareerBuilder, one of the longest-running job boards, has a loyal recruiter following. Using CareerBuilder to reach this audience can be advantageous. This article will teach you how to take full advantage of CareerBuilder, build a resume and find jobs.

CareerBuilder – http://www.careerbuilder.com/

Please note: CareerBuilder’s format is constantly changing; therefore, there is a chance the information in this article could change over time.

How to Build a Resume on CareerBuilder

Putting a resume on CareerBuilder will allow you to be seen by recruiters who have paid access to the CareerBuilder database. Some jobs on CareerBuilder offer one-click quick apply, which will enable you to save time by rapidly applying for many jobs.

You can build a resume on CareerBuilder in 5 simple steps.

Step 1 – Go to http://www.careerbuilder.com/ and click the Add Your Resume button at the top center.

Step 2 – You’ll be taken to a sign-up page. At the bottom of the page, look for the phrase, “Don’t have an account? Create One.” Hit Create One.

Step 3 – This page asks you for the following information to set up your account: First Name, Last Name, Email, Zip, Password, Confirm Password. Fill in this info and then at the bottom, check the boxes labeled “Job Recommendations based on your activity” and “Resume and Application Activity Alerts when your application is viewed.” The first one will send you job alerts and the second one will give you alerts when your application is viewed. Finally, at the bottom hit the Sign-up button.

Step 4 – You will be taken to a new page to fill in more information, such as Desired Job Title, and to upload a resume. As in other job boards, use your existing resume. Finally, it will ask you about privacy settings. To enable recruiters to see you and contact you, select Display my Resume and Contact Info. Click the Continue icon at the bottom.

Step 5 – On this next page, you will be able to look at your Career Builder profile and make sure that everything transferred over from your resume. If something is missing, you can edit and add in the missing info. At the top of your profile, it shows how many people have viewed your resume, a handy tool to be aware of. In addition, you the option to add additional sections to your profile, such as Salary, Skills & Qualifications, Relocation Locations, Contact Information. Below are quick recommendations about these sections.

a) Salary – Keep this section blank so as not to lose out on job opportunities.

b) Skills & Qualifications – List as many different skills as you can. This makes it easier for recruiters to find you when they do keyword searches based on skills and qualifications.

c) Relocation Locations – List any city you would be interested in relocating to. You can add more than one city by clicking Add Relocation Information.

How to Search for Jobs on CareerBuilder

Searching for jobs on CareerBuilder is a simple 2-step process, explained below.

Step 1 – Go to http://www.careerbuilder.com/ and click the green Find Jobs button in the top corner.

Step 2 – CareerBuilder gives you two search options when searching for roles. In the first search bar, you can search for jobs based on Job Title, Skills, or Company. In the second search bar, you can search for jobs based on City, State or ZIP Code. In the right corner, you are given more options to refine your search, including Date Posted, Employment Type, Annual Pay, Company, Job Category, CareerBuilder Apply Only. The following is information on each.

a) Date Posted – Select how old of a job you want to search for by date. The options are: 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days, and 30 days. When you first start looking for jobs, keep it open to 30 days and after you have done a few searches, then change your selection to 24 hours to find only recently posted jobs.

b) Employment Type – Select what type of job type you want: All, Full-Time, Part-Time, Contractor, Contract to Hire, Intern, Seasonal/Temp. You can select more than one option.

c) Annual Pay – Keep this section open so as not to limit your search.

d) Company – You can search for roles by company. I would recommend not doing this unless you are targeting specific companies.

e) Job Category – You can select up to three job categories.

f) CareerBuilder Apply Only – Select No, so as not to limit your search to jobs that only have the CareerBuilder Apply feature.

Conclusion

Creating a resume and looking for jobs on CareerBuilder will allow you to be seen by more recruiters and have access to more job opportunities.

How to Look for Jobs on ZipRecruiter

Job Hunting, Job Search, ZipRecruiter

This Article Will Give You Information On How to Look for Jobs on Zip Recruiter

ZipRecruiter – https://www.ziprecruiter.com/

ZipRecruiter is one of the fastest-growing job sites. It works differently than most job boards, posting jobs on hundreds of job boards and websites. Another great advantage of using ZipRecruiter is getting email job alerts. I highly recommend using this tool to search for jobs and be easily found by employers.

Please note: ZipRecruiter’s format is constantly changing; therefore, there is a chance the information in this article could change over time.

How to Create a Resume Profile on ZipRecruiter

Creating a resume profile on ZipRecruiter makes it easy for recruiters to find you by searching the ZipRecruiter database. It also allows you to get job alerts from employers.

Here’s how to create a resume profile on ZipRecruiter

Step 1 – Go to https://www.ziprecruiter.com/contact/create and you will be taken to a page to register for an account. To register, you will need to fill in three sections: Enter Your Basic Info, Create a Job Alert, & Upload Your Resume. Below you will find more information on all three.

a) Enter Your Basic Info – Enter your name and email address.

b) Create a Job Alert – This section allows you to get daily email job alerts. Type in the title of the job you’re looking for, and the location of jobs based on city, state or ZIP Code. With most of the job alerts, you can apply for jobs with one click. Signing up for daily email alerts is not required but is highly recommended.

c) Upload Your Resume – Upload your existing resume and then click the green Create Account button at the bottom.

Step 2 – After completing the registration, ZipRecruiter gives you the option of signing up for job alerts by text. I recommend doing this; you’ll have the advantage of getting real-time job alerts sent right to your phone. You’ll be able to apply for jobs before other job seekers who do not use this feature.

How to Look for Jobs on ZipRecruiter

Looking for jobs on ZipRecruiter is a simple process. It might very well be the easiest job site to use.

There are 4 ways to look for jobs on ZipRecruiter.
1. Sign up for email job alerts, which you should have already done when you registered.
2. Sign up for mobile job alerts.
3. Look for jobs under Suggested Jobs, which is found in the top right corner when you are logged into the system. It will bring up jobs based on your job title.
4. Search for jobs by job title and location. It is just like setting up job alerts.

You can quickly apply to many of the jobs you find on ZipRecruiter. For jobs that you can’t quick apply to, you will be taken to the employer’s website or landing page to apply for the job.

Conclusion

Creating a resume and looking for jobs on ZipRecruiter is essential because it is one of the fastest growing job sites.

How to Look for Jobs on Google

Google, Job Hunting, Job Search, Resume

This Article Will Give You Information On How to Look for Jobs on Google

Google – https://www.google.com/

Please note: Google is always changing their format so some tips may change over time.

If you were to survey most job seekers, one of the first places they might start their job search is Google.

What is a Search Engine?

A search engine is a website that sorts websites by how relevant they are to a person’s search.

There are many search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and more. Any of these search engines can be used to find jobs. Currently, Google is the best search engine when looking for jobs so this article will focus on Google.

Positives and Negatives of Looking for Jobs in Search Engines

The positive: there are jobs found on search engines that may not be found on job boards and other job search tools.

The negative: sometimes a search engine will bring up irrelevant information or unrelated paid ads that could end up costing you valuable time. To help ensure you get relevant results, use Boolean techniques to improve the quality of your search. The following section explains how to use this technique.

Boolean Search Commands

If you are not familiar with Boolean, it involves using sequences of word commands in search engines to find information. Boolean can help you find information faster and more accurately. Below you will learn how to use basic Boolean, which can be applied to search for jobs on Google and other search engines.

Basic Boolean Commands

The first step in mastering Boolean is to understand basic Boolean commands. There are eight main basic Boolean operators: AND, OR, NOT, near, brackets, quotations, site, and inurl.
1. AND – This command links two things together when doing a search. For example: C++ AND capital markets. This would prompt a search of C++ and capital markets together. This is a good way to add things to a search.

2. OR – This command can link words together when doing a search. For example: RN OR Registered Nurse. This would prompt a search for either RN or Registered Nurse. This is a good time-saver because some things can be searched two ways and OR helps you do that at the same time.

3. NOT – This command means you want to exclude a specific word when doing a search. For example, you want to search for the word engineer but want to exclude the word engineering. For this search, you would type: engineer NOT engineering. This is a good way to exclude things from a search.

4. Near – This command means you want words to appear near each other. For example: ICU near nurse. If the words ICU and nurse are found close together on a website, this command will find them in a search. This search is great at finding things that go together that might not appear side by side.

5. Brackets – ( ) – This command will focus the search on whatever word is placed in brackets. For example: (J2EE). By putting J2EE in brackets, the focus of the search will be on J2EE.

6. Quotations – “ ” – This command finds exact, word-for-word phrases. For example, if you want to find only Pharmaceutical Sales Representative jobs, you would type “Pharmaceutical Sales Representative” in the Google search box.

7. site: – Limits your search to one domain. For example: site:LinkedIn.

8. inurl: – Limits your search to words found in a URL. For example, if you wanted to find resume websites, you would type: inurl:resume.

Google’s Aggregation of Other Job Sites

A new feature Google started in 2017 was the aggregation of jobs with their partnered job sites. Basically, Google, with their partnered job sites, lists jobs when you type in keywords. For example, if you type “sales job Kentucky” into the Google search box, one of the first things you’ll see will be sales jobs in Kentucky from Google’s partnered job sites.

Ways to Look for Jobs on Google

To help you make better use of Google to find jobs, following are three sample searches of different professions, using both simple searches and more complex Boolean commands. The simple search will be easier to use but the Boolean commands will pull up more relevant information. See the examples below and use them as a template to search for your own job by replacing keywords, titles, and locations.

1. Looking for a Teaching job in Anchorage, Alaska
a) Simple search – Type in the Google search bar: teaching jobs in Anchorage.
b) Complex search – Type in the Google search bar: Teacher or Teaching (job or jobs or career or opening or openings) near Anchorage Alaska.

2. Looking for a Java or J2EE Developer job in Toronto, Canada
a) Simple search – Type in the Google search bar: Java Developer job in Toronto Canada.
b) Complex search – Type in the Google search bar: (job or jobs or career or opening or openings) (“software developer” OR “software engineer” OR programmer OR “software design engineer”) (near Toronto) (Java OR j2EE)

3. Looking for a CFO job in a hospital but not at a home health or Rehabilitation center.
a) Simple search – Type in the Google search bar: CFO jobs hospital.
b) Complex search – Type in the Google search bar: CFO or “Chief Financial Officer” AND (job or jobs or career or opening or openings) AND (Hospital or Health System) NOT (“Home Health” and Rehabilitation”).

Conclusion

Google is the largest search engine and many jobs can be found by using this tool, so it’s a good idea to use Google regularly to search for jobs. In addition, if you learn how to use Boolean effectively, you might find jobs other job seekers will not and will have less competition.

How to Look for Jobs on Facebook

Facebook, Job Hunting, Job Search, Resume

This Article will Show you How to Look for Jobs on Facebook.

You’ll also learn what information to add to your profile so that you will pop up on recruiters’ radars.

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/

Facebook is the largest social media site, with over 2 billion active users and growing.

Most job seekers already have a Facebook profile but do not realize that they can search for jobs on Facebook. Having a detailed Facebook profile also increases the likelihood of recruiters finding you and sending you ads about jobs.

Please note: Facebook’s format is constantly changing; therefore, there is a chance the information in this article could change over time.

Searching for Job Ads on Facebook

Facebook has a new feature that allows some users to look for jobs. It is quite a new feature so the search might be limited, but it is still worth seeing what job ads are out there. Below you will find the steps to look for a job on Facebook.

Step 1 – Go to https://www.facebook.com/jobs.

Step 2 – On the Jobs page, you can search for jobs based on the city you have listed on your Facebook profile. You can search for jobs by clicking Industry, Job Type, or by typing in keywords in the search bar in the top left corner. The search results will pop up and, if you find a job you like, select Apply Now and you will be taken to the company’s landing page to apply for the job.

Looking for Jobs in Facebook Groups

Another place to look for jobs on Facebook is in Facebook groups. Many professions have set up groups on Facebook where, in some cases, jobs are posted by recruiters, hiring managers, and even helpful members of your profession. You can find groups and search for jobs in them in 2 easy steps.

Step 1 – Login to your Facebook account and type your profession in the top search bar. For example, if you are a nurse you would type “nurse.” Different nurse-themed Facebook pages will be shown, and scrolling down, you will find Groups for Nurses. The best group to join might be one geared towards jobs, such as Nurse Jobs. Most professions have groups like this. Press Join to join the group.

Step 2 – After you get a notification that you are approved, you can look to see if the group has threads about jobs. If it does, look for the ones that interest you and apply. Not all groups have posts about jobs. If they do not, you can leave the group.

Post that You Are Looking for a Job

In your group, unless it restricts posts, you can try posting that you are looking for a job. Recruiters, hiring managers, and members of your profession might see your post and send you job ads, or refer you to people they know who have job openings.

Make sure that your post is simple and to the point, for example: “Looking for a new role as an RN in Philadelphia. If someone knows of any roles, please let me know.”

How to Get More Ads about Jobs on Your Facebook Feed

Have you ever gotten ads on your Facebook feed? Many people get targeted ads based on their Facebook profile.

Ads about jobs are no different. Some recruiters will set up ads targeted to a certain audience. By selecting specific job titles and companies, their ad will be sent to Facebook profiles that match those keywords. For example, if a recruiter was looking to reach Java Developers in San Jose, they would set up a Facebook ad with the keywords “San Jose”, “Java” and “developer.” Facebook users who live near San Jose and have the words “Java” and “developer” in their profiles would get that ad on their feed.

How do you add keywords to your Facebook profile so that you will be selected to receive job ads?

Step 1 – Go to your Facebook page and click on the About icon at the top.

Step 2 – In the About page, fill in more information about yourself, specifically: education, job titles, and companies where you have worked.

Help Recruiters Find Your Facebook Page

Help recruiters find your Facebook profile by listing all your job titles and companies you’ve worked for. Recruiters often search for job candidates by using companies and job titles as keywords, so having these in your Facebook profile increases the chances of them finding you. Then they might contact you about jobs by emailing you on Facebook or finding your contact information.

Conclusion

Facebook is more than just a fun social media site; it can also be a great tool to look for jobs. Remember to increase your visibility by including your job history and education in your profile. Recruiters and employers just might send you ads about job opportunities.

How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out Part 3

Glassdoor, Indeed, Interview Questions, Job Hunting, Job Search, LinkedIn, Resume

Part 3 in a 3 Part Series on How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands

Continuing from Part 1 & 2, we will continue to show you how to create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out.

Please note LinkedIn’s format is constantly changing; therefore, there is a small chance the information in this article could change over time.

Click Part 1 by clicking this link –

How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out – Part 1

Click Part 2 by clicking this link –

How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out Part 2

Be Honest and Use Proper Spelling and Grammar

Like your resume and cover letter, make sure your LinkedIn profile is edited properly for spelling and grammar. And just like your resume, do not lie about your skills, titles, and companies where you have worked.

Get Endorsements on LinkedIn

Endorsements give you credibility, so it is recommended you ask many former colleagues to give you positive endorsements. Think of using services based on Yelp reviews or buying products on Amazon based on positive reviews. Your LinkedIn recommendations work like Yelp or Amazon reviews. Aren’t you more likely to use a service that has good Yelp reviews? And don’t you often base a purchase decision on positive Amazon reviews? In the same way, if you include positive endorsements in your LinkedIn profile, potential employers may be more inclined to contact you.

If you have a good relationship with a former colleague and they are on LinkedIn, there is a good chance they will give you a recommendation. To ask for recommendations, go to https://www.linkedin.com/recs/received. Click the top middle column, Ask for Recommendations. A pop-up menu will appear, which asks the following questions:

1. What do you want to be recommended for?
The drop-down menu will list the roles and companies you worked for. Select the role/title you want to be recommended for.

2. Who do you want to ask?
Select who you want to ask for a recommendation from your LinkedIn contacts. Please note: it’s a good idea to ask your contacts ahead of time if they are willing to give you a recommendation.

3. What's your relationship?
From a drop-down menu of choices, select what your relationship is or was with the person you are asking to recommend you. The second part of this section has a drop-down menu which asks, What was the person’s position at the time? Select the role they had when they worked with you.

4. Write your message
Using the template provided by LinkedIn, write an InMail asking for their recommendation. Don’t forget to include a subject line.

Connect with People to Expand Your Network

A great way to grow your network on LinkedIn and increase your chances of being seen by more recruiters is to connect with many people. Here are some tips on how to expand your network:

1. Upload your contacts into LinkedIn to see if any are on LinkedIn and then connect with them. You can upload Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook contacts, and even excel spreadsheets, to LinkedIn. These contacts will be sent an InMail inviting them to connect. Also, your non-LinkedIn contacts will be given the option to join LinkedIn and connect.
2. Look up people you have worked with, friends, and family and invite them to connect. Click the search icon found on the top of your main page and type the name you are looking for. You will be shown a list of names along with the option to connect.
3. Look up recruiters, especially those in your profession, and send them invites to connect. Most recruiters will accept your invitation. To find recruiters, type “recruiter” in the search box and different recruiters’ profiles will pop up.
4. Sent invites to people LinkedIn recommends. To do this, go to My Network and below it you should see People You May Know. A long list of people will appear and under each person’s picture will be a Connect box you can click to add them to your network. Many people will accept your invite request. Be careful on this one—LinkedIn will warn you if you try connect to too many people who reject your request.
5. Connect with people in your field, especially hiring managers. To look them up, hit the search icon and type ‘hiring manager’. You’ll be taken to a page where you can search for hiring managers by company and title. By connecting with people in your industry, especially hiring managers, more eyes will be on your profile.
6. Look for open networkers. These are people on LinkedIn who are open to connecting with anyone. In the search bar, type “Lion” or “Open Networker” to find profiles.
7. Always except connections when invited to connect on LinkedIn. It will expand your network. Remember, LinkedIn is not like Facebook; the purpose of LinkedIn is to make business connections.

Join LinkedIn Groups

Joining groups in your profession can expand your reach because recruiters look at these groups to find talent and post jobs. To use this feature, go to the search bar. Click the work icon, found at the top right corner, and look for the Groups icon. Hit the Groups icon and a page will come up that gives you recommendations of groups to join based on your job title.

Conclusion

By creating a detailed SEO-centric LinkedIn page, connecting with contacts and joining groups, your profile will attract attention. You will easily be found by recruiters looking to fill their roles. That translates into more job opportunities for you.

 

How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out Part 2

Glassdoor, Indeed, Interview Questions, Job Hunting, Job Search, LinkedIn, Resume

This is Part 2 in a 3 Part Series on How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands

Continuing from Part 1 we will continue to show you how to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out.

Please Note: LinkedIn’s format is constantly changing; therefore, there is a small chance the information in this article could change over time.

Part 1 can be found by clicking this link

How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out – Part 1

Step 6 - Upload a Picture

Although you might not be comfortable uploading your picture to LinkedIn, I highly recommend you do so. Recruiters like to see a picture to ascertain that you are indeed a real person; having a picture brings you to life in their eyes.

There is nothing like a first impression, so make sure your picture looks good. If possible, have your photo professionally taken. In it, you should be wearing the type of clothing you would wear every day on the job. If you are applying for a white-collar position, wear a suit or other business-appropriate clothing. If you are a nurse, wear scrubs.

Step 7 – Add Detailed info into Your LinkedIn Profile

For this section, you will need to go to your newly-created LinkedIn profile. From there, perfect your profile by adding to the following sections:

A. Background Photo

This photo is different than your main photo. It is a banner picture (not of you) that goes across your profile header. Choose a background photo that relates to your personality or career, and I recommend using one in overall neutral color, like cream or tan. If you do not have any background pictures, visit https://pixabay.com/ to get free pictures to use for your background photo.

B. Headline Section

You have one sentence to make a good first impression. The headline is the first thing people will see in your profile. Treat it like the objective section on your resume. Mention your job title or job interest as well as key skills you possess. Repeated words weaved into your profile can bring you up higher on recruiters’ searches and will add to the SEO of your LinkedIn profile. Please note there is a space count for this section so use your words carefully.
A good example headline is: Leading Contact Center Rep with extensive experience, providing excellent customer service for Fortune 500 companies.

C. Add Positions

For this section, add the jobs you have held in chronological order. You can cut and paste this from your resume.

D. Education Section

List your education in chronological order. Again, you can cut and paste from your resume.

E. Summary Section

This section is like your headline, except you have more space to put more info in. Use the SEO technique of weaving in keywords and titles to increase the visibility of your profile. You can cut and paste your objective section from your resume; however, you can also add more keywords in your summary section than you can in a typical resume. I would not recommend mentioning that you are looking for a job unless you are currently working. Following is an example of a strong summary.

Results-oriented Senior Java/J2EE Software Developer with a proven track record of delivering software solutions in the financial/banking industry. 7+ years of experience as a Senior Java/J2EE software developer for well-known financial service companies Financial-ecom Inc. & Trading Floor Software Solutions.

F. Featured Skills & Endorsements section

Add as many skills as you can. The more you add, the greater the likelihood of your profile popping up when recruiters search by keywords when looking to fill roles. The smallest word can be searched by a recruiter, so adding different keywords to this section can increase your chances of being found. For starters, use the keywords from your resume skill section. From there, as you did for your resume, research different keywords to add to your profile.

The endorsement section is where people endorse your different skills. The more endorsements you have, the more impressive your profile will appear. To get more endorsements, reach out to your former colleagues and friends and ask them to endorse your skills. Most people will oblige your request.

G. volunteer experience

As real estate is less of an issue with a LinkedIn profile, I recommend adding volunteer experience to your profile. This section can be especially good for those who do not have much experience or are working or looking to work for an organization that values volunteer work. Be careful not to add things that are too political in nature or that could rub people the wrong way.

Step 8: Accomplishments Section

This section is an opportunity to add your accomplishments in the following categories: Publications, Certifications, Courses, Projects, Honors & Awards, Patents, Test Scores, Languages, Organizations. If you have any experience or skills in any or all of these categories, I recommend that you add them to your profile. It will increase your chances of being seen by a recruiter. According to LinkedIn, professionals with publications in their profile are found 7 times more than profiles who do not have publications, and profiles that list certifications are found 5 times more often than profiles who do not list certifications.

Part 3 will continue what you learned in part 1 &2 on How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out.

To see part 3 see this link

How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out Part 3

How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out – Part 1

Job Hunting, Job Search, LinkedIn, Resume

This is Part 1 in a 3 Part Series on How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out.

LinkedIn Introduction

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/

The majority of job seekers are familiar with LinkedIn, one of the world’s largest social media sites. For those job seekers who are not familiar with LinkedIn, it is a business-centric social media site that allows individuals to create an online profile that works like a resume. Not all LinkedIn users are looking for a job, but users can be contacted by potential employers about job opportunities.

If a recruiter or potential employer is interested in a user’s profile, they will contact that person via LinkedIn in-mails or directly via email. If interested, the job seeker can then choose to respond and communicate with the recruiter about potential job offers.

Why is it important to create a LinkedIn profile? You may be able to find jobs on LinkedIn without creating a profile; however, to apply for some jobs on LinkedIn, you submit an application using your LinkedIn profile.

This article will teach you how to create an effective LinkedIn profile. A strong profile will increase your chances of being found and contacted by recruiters looking to fill jobs that you might be perfect for.

Please note: LinkedIn’s format is constantly changing; therefore, there is a small chance the information in this article could change over time.

Steps to Building an Effective LinkedIn Profile

Step by step, this section will show you how to build an effective LinkedIn profile that recruiters will find and be interested in. If you already have a LinkedIn profile, use this information to improve your current profile.

Step 1: Register for the Site

Registering on LinkedIn is fast and easy. Simply go to https://www.linkedin.com/ and sign up by entering your first name, last name, email and creating a password.

Step 2: Basic Info requested by LinkedIn

First Info requested by LinkedIn – Choose a Country & Zip code/Postal Code, Are you a student, Job Title, Company, and Industry. Below you will find more info on all these areas.

A. Country and ZIP Code/Postal Code
When creating your LinkedIn profile, make sure you always list the correct country and ZIP Code/postal code. When a recruiter searches for LinkedIn profiles, they usually search by location, such as ZIP Code/postal code and/or city. If you choose the wrong location, you will not pop up on the recruiter’s search. Another thing you can do is choose a larger city nearby if you live in a smaller suburb or outlying town. Recruiters tend to search in bigger markets, so your best bet is to put your profile in a bigger geographical center.

B. Are you a Student?
This is self-explanatory. If you’re a student, click yes. If not, click no.

C. Job Title
On LinkedIn, like on your resume, use a good job title.

D. Company
Type in the full name of your current employer if you have one. If the company you work for is recognizable, it will pop up, and all you need to do is select it. Also, do not use a short form for the company name if people do not know it by that name—doing do will make it harder to find in a search.

E. Industry
For this section, you will be given a drop-down of different industries to select from. Pick the industry that most closely matches your profession.

Step 3 – What is your focus on using the LinkedIn platform?

For this section, you will be asked to choose one of the following options:

• Finding a job
• Staying up-to-date with my industry
• Building my professional network
• Keeping in touch with my contacts
• Not sure yet. I’m open!

Choose “Finding a job.” LinkedIn will then ask you if you want daily or weekly alerts based on your job title and location. My advice to job seekers: opt for daily alerts.

Step 4 – Uploading your Contacts

For this section, LinkedIn will ask if you would like to upload your contacts to see if any of them are already on LinkedIn. I would recommend adding your contacts, as more contacts on LinkedIn gives you more visibility.

Step 5 – Connecting with people LinkedIn suggests

In this section, LinkedIn will ask you if you would like to connect with different people. My advice is to select “all especially recruiters.” Connecting with as many as possible will put your profile in the eyes of more people. Most people, especially recruiters, will not turn down your request.

Part 2 & Part 3 will continue what you learned in part 1 on How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out.

Part 2 can be found at this link

How to Create a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out Part 2

Top 10 Best Ways to Look for a Job

Glassdoor, Indeed, Interview Questions, Job Hunting, Job Search, LinkedIn, Resume

This Article will Show you the 10 Best Ways to Look for a Job

It is a very competitive landscape for individuals looking for their next job. Gaining extra tips when looking for your next role could make the difference between landing your dream job or staying stagnated in your career. The following list of ten tips could be a great resource to land your next job.

Network

Networking is a great way to learn about job opportunities, and referrals fill many jobs.  Good places to network include the following:

a) Networking with Friends and Family

An obvious place to network is to ask friends and family if they know of any job leads. As most friends and family will be happy to help, this is a great place to start your networking.

b) Networking with Current and Former Colleagues

Maybe the best way to network is to contact current and former colleagues and ask them if they know of any job opportunities. Many will not mind referring you, so it never hurts to ask.

Many companies love external referrals. They are more likely to trust a referral coming from a current employee than a candidate who was not a referral. Also, there could be an incentive for an employee to refer you to a job since many companies give cash or gift incentives for referring.

c) Networking with People in Your Industry

If you belong to an industry group or association, you might want to contact individual members and the association itself to see if they know of any job opportunities.

d) Networking with Online Groups in Your Profession

Joining online professional groups in LinkedIn and Facebook can be an avenue to network for roles. It never hurts to join many of these groups and post that you are looking for roles. Also, look for roles posted by members.

Use Job Aggregators like Indeed

Job aggregators are essentially job board search engines that collect job posting across the net. This makes searching for a job easier as you can search off of one site as opposed to many job boards. The biggest Aggregator is Indeed – http://www.indeed.com/ with over 250 million unique users a month. Another upcoming Aggregator is LinkUp – http://www.linkup.com/

To learn more about how to look for a job on Indeed please read this article.

https://eliteproresume.com/2019/06/27/how-to-look-for-jobs-on-indeed/

Set up Job Alerts

One of the biggest ways a job seeker can save time in their job search is to create job alerts. Job alerts are daily or weekly emails that are sent to job seekers to inform them about open jobs. The job seeker signs up for alerts based on the jobs they are interested in. All the major job boards and aggregators have an option for job seekers to set up job alerts.

Look for Jobs on Company Websites

A very simple way to find jobs is to look directly on company websites. Many companies have talent communities you can sign-up for on their website that can alter you about jobs.

Look for Jobs on LinkedIn & Create a Detailed LinkedIn Profile

Many recruiters search for candidates on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/. Therefore it is paramount that you have a LinkedIn profile. Tips for enhancing your LinkedIn profile include having a very detailed profile and skills. Also, to enhance your profile, use a professional picture. LinkedIn also is a great place to search for jobs as they have a job posting section with tons of jobs.

To learn more about how to look for a job on LinkedIn please read this article.

https://eliteproresume.com/2019/06/24/how-to-look-for-jobs-on-linkedin/

Use Job Spider sites like ZipRecruiter

ZipRecruiter https://www.ziprecruiter.com/ is one of the fastest-growing job sites. It works differently than most job boards, posting jobs on hundreds of job boards and websites. Another great advantage of using ZipRecruiter is getting email job alerts, and using their quick applying applications. I highly recommend using this tool to search for jobs and be easily found by employers.

To learn more about how to look for a job on Ziprecruiter please read this article

How to Look for Jobs on ZipRecruiter

Use Employer Review Sites like Glassdoor

Employer review sites are not just a great place to see what employees think of their company; it is also a great place to find jobs. The bigger review sites are Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm . On Glassdoor, you can find many jobs as well as what current employees think about that employer.

To learn more about how to look for a job on Glassdoor please read this article

https://eliteproresume.com/2019/07/04/how-to-look-for-jobs-on-glassdoor/

Use Traditional Job Boards

Traditional job boards are a great place to look for jobs as some companies still use this as their go to place to post jobs. A good tip is to look at more than one job board as some companies have contracts with only one. Two of the biggest job boards are CareerBuilder - http://www.careerbuilder.com/ & Monster - http://www.monster.com/

To learn more about how to look for a job on CareerBuilder please read this article

How to Look for Jobs on CareerBuilder

There is a hidden job market of roles that are solely in the hands of recruiters. Many companies outsource some of their roles in recruitment firms. Unless you develop relationships with recruiters, you will miss out on jobs that are not advertised anywhere but through agencies. Also, it is a good recommendation to develop relationships with more than one firm as this will expand your job search as different firms will most likely have different clients.

Look on Niche Job Sites

Every industry has niche job sites where you can find jobs specific to your industry. Examples include https://www.dice.com/ for IT and www.healthecareers.com/ for Healthcare.